Lot
4414 
(Providence & Worcester Railroad) Prov. & Wor. R.R., Apr 29, beautiful strike of blue route agent cds on forwarded cover originating from Roxbury, Mass. with red cds of "Apr. 24" and matching "5" rating handstamp to Providence, forwarded to Chickopee, Mass. with 5¢ red brown (1) tied by blue grid cancel paying forwarding postage; adhesive torn away to reveal "5" rate marking, some cover defects and light tape staining, Fine and intriguing usage; with 2005 P.F. certificate. Towle No. 72-C-1 Estimate $300 - 400.
The Route Agent on the car probably defaced the stamp to verify original postage. Carried via Worcester and Springfield to Chicopee.
Realized: $450